Learn more When it comes to making the best cheap phones, phone makers have to balance more carefully which features to prioritize and which they can sacrifice from their premium and flagship lines.

We tested dozens of affordable phones, from budget options like the $114 Samsung Galaxy A03S to flagship-level models like the $500 Google Pixel 8A and $700 OnePlus 12R. Our expert, award-winning ...

For more details, read how we test and rate products. The Samsung Galaxy A55 (buy now) is the best cheap phone you can buy. It has a sharp, punchy screen and a very capable multi-lens camera system.

be sure to check out our lists of the best Motorola phones and the best cheap phones. Jamie is a Mobile Computing Staff Writer for TechRadar, responsible for covering phones and tablets.

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